What changes the price
| Variable | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Number of rooms affected | +$300–$500 per room |
| Severity (light/medium/heavy) | Heavy can double the price |
| Method: chemical only | Cheaper, more follow-ups |
| Method: heat treatment | More expensive, faster resolution |
| Furniture / clutter level | More prep = more billable time |
| Discretion needs (unmarked vehicle) | No added cost with WebLock |
What's always included
- Discreet inspection (unmarked vehicles available)
- K-9 detection on request
- Initial treatment (mattresses, frames, baseboards, outlets, surrounding furniture)
- Two follow-up visits at 14-day intervals
- 30-day guarantee — if bed bugs persist after the 3rd visit, we keep coming until resolved
Why we charge what we do
A real bed-bug job is ~4 hours of treatment time, plus 2 follow-ups (~90 min each). That's 7 hours of professional time. The products (Temprid FX, Crossfire, Bedlam Plus aerosol, CimeXa dust) cost the company $80–$150 per job in materials. A licensed tech in PA earns $30–$45/hour. Add insurance, vehicle, and equipment.
If you're being quoted $200 for a "bed bug treatment," they're either spraying surface pyrethroids (which bed bugs are largely resistant to) or skipping follow-ups (which means the survivors breed back).
What you can do to prep
- Wash and dry all bedding on HIGH heat — this kills bugs and eggs in fabric
- Vacuum the mattress, box spring, and floor edges; empty into a sealed bag in the outdoor trash
- DO NOT move infested furniture to another room — spreads the problem
- DO NOT use store-bought bombs / foggers — they scatter bugs into wall voids